James Robinson— an American economist and political scientist known for his research in the field of political economy, the development of institutions and their impact on the well-being of societies. Together with Daron Acemoglu, he is the co-author of the bestseller Why Nations Decline, where they analyze the reasons for the economic success and decline of various countries. Robinson is a professor at the University of Chicago and actively researches governance, inequality, and political development, as well as the factors that contribute to stability or crisis in various societies.
His work is valuable to those interested in economic and political history, pathways to prosperity, and issues related to inequality.
